Assessment Guide for imperfection type incorrect transition profile according to

EN ISO 5817:2007 quality level B

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Sketches in this column are all Sketches in this column are all
acceptable to EN ISO 5817-B not acceptable to EN ISO 5817-B

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incorrect transition profile according to
EN ISO 5817:2007 quality level B

Acceptable at the weld toe Angle approximately 110°, measured

at a thickness reduced area This guide is intended to ease the use of EN ISO 5817:2007 when assessing weld
toe angle requirements in submerged arc welded welds by providing practical

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examples of conforming and nonconforming welds.

The guide is not an interpretation of the standard, as only the national standardi-
zation organizations are authorized to perform interpretations of standards.
Therefore in case of doubt or contradiction the standard shall prevail.

Borderline example, but not acceptable,

angle approximately 140°

Subject to changes without notice

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Assessment Guide for imperfection type incorrect transition profile according to Assessment Guide for imperfection type incorrect transition profile according to
EN ISO 5817:2007 quality level B EN ISO 5817:2007 quality level B

Sketches in this column are all Sketches in this column are all Sketches in this column are all Sketches in this column are all
acceptable to EN ISO 5817-B not acceptable to EN ISO 5817-B acceptable to EN ISO 5817-B not acceptable to EN ISO 5817-B

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Multi- run weld This weld reinforcement do not have
The transition profile at the weld The angle at the weld toe is less a smooth transition (the angle is
toe is acceptable than 150° approximately 110°)

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If the weld has a smooth transition, This weld reinforcement do not have
for example. Obtained by grinding, a smooth transition (the angle is A borderline example, but Angle approximately 130°, measured
this has to be accepted. approximately 90°) acceptable at a thickness reduced area

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Dressed weld reinforcement Incorrect angle in connection with Multi- run weld
the weld run completion Angle approximately 110°

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If the weld has a smooth transition,
for example. Obtained by grinding, Incorrect angle in connection with Angle approximately 110°, measured
this has to be accepted. the weld run start at a thickness reduced area